Whispered Shadows

Addons updated since April 6, 2009:

Note: Due to the release of the 3.1 patch, this list is very extensive. I’ve sorted it somewhat alphabetically, but due to how large the list is did not denote which addons I do not use so be careful if you are picking up new addons that they do not overlap.

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Addons updated since March 25, 2009:

• *NinjaPanel – @WoWI
• *Magic Runes – @WoWI
• TomTom – @WoWI
• Macaroon – @WoWI
• WIM – @WoWI @Curse @Official Site
• Macaroon: Xtras – @WoWI
• TinyTip – @WoWI
• *HanyNotes Directions – @Curse
• *wowChess – @Curse
• ItemRack Fu – @Curse

*Denotes addons I don’t use but keep an eye on.

Addons updated since March 19, 2009:

• Ackis Recipe List – @WoWI @Curse
• IceHUD – @WoWI
• Lightheaded – @WoWI
• Cosplay – @WoWI
• *BagFu – @WoWI @Curse
• WoW Instant Messenger – @WoWI @Curse @OfficialSite
• *Titan Panel – @WoWI
• *Group Calendar – @WoWI
• Prat – @WoWI @Curse
• Factionizer – @Curse
• gBroker: Emote – @Curse

*Addons I don’t use but keep an eye on.

My husband linked me a post over on MMO Champion about the new rules Blizzard has posted about Addons and their development:

1. Add-ons must be free of charge.
   All add-ons must be distributed free of charge. Developers may not create "premium" versions of add-ons with additional for-pay features, charge money to download an add-on, charge for services related to the add-on, or otherwise require some form of monetary compensation to download or access an add-on.
   
2. Add-on code must be completely visible.
   The programming code of an add-on must in no way be hidden or obfuscated, and must be freely accessible to and viewable by the general public.
   
3. Add-ons must not negatively impact World of Warcraft realms or other players.
   Add-ons will perform no function which, in Blizzard Entertainment’s sole discretion, negatively impacts the performance of the World of Warcraft realms or otherwise negatively affects the game for other players. For example, this includes but is not limited to excessive use of the chat system, unnecessary loading from the hard disk, and slow frame rates.
   
4. Add-ons may not include advertisements.
   Add-ons may not be used to advertise any goods or services.
   
5. Add-ons may not solicit donations.
   Add-ons may not include requests for donations. We recognize the immense amount of effort and resources that go into developing an add-on; however, such requests should be limited to the add-on website or distribution site and should not appear in the game.
   
6. Add-ons must not contain offensive or objectionable material.
   World of Warcraft has been given a "T" by the ESRB, and similar ratings from other ratings boards around the world. Blizzard Entertainment requires that add-ons not include any material that would not be allowed under these ratings.
   
7. Add-ons must abide by World of Warcraft ToU and EULA.
   All add-ons must follow the World of Warcraft Terms of Use and the World of Warcraft End User License Agreement.
   
8. Blizzard Entertainment has the right to disable add-on functionality as it sees fit.
   To maintain the integrity World of Warcraft and ensure the best possible gaming experience for our players, Blizzard Entertainment reserves the right to disable any add-on functionality within World of Warcraft at its sole discretion. For more information…

Addons updated since March 13, 2009:

• WIM (WoW Instant Messenger) – @WoWI or @Curse or @Official Site
• Ackis Recipe List – @WoWI or @Curse
• NameToggleFu – @Curse
• Button Facade – @Curse
• Recount – @Curse
• gBroker: Emote – @Curse
• *NotesUNeed – @WoWI
• #Macaroon: Xtras – @WoWI
• #Macaroon – @WoWI

* denotes addons I don’t use but keep an eye on.

# Before updating Macaroon, please back up your saved variables and delete the old addons as there are major changes. Your layout should be preserved, but something could go wrong.

Addons updated since February 24, 2009

• WoW Instant Messenger (WIM) @Curse & @Official Site
• *HoloFriends (continued)
• ButtonFacade
• *GatherMate
• Altoholic @WoWI & @Curse
• Cosplay
• Auctioneer @Curse & @Official Site
• ItemRack
• Decursive
• *Recount
• *GroupCalendar
• LightHeaded
• *Titan Panel
• *IceHUD

* denotes addons that I do not use but keep an eye on anyway.

For some people, they might find the in-game map for World of Warcraft perfectly fine and see no need to change it. I, however, am not one of those people. When I’m installing my addons after a fresh (aka ‘vanilla’) install the first few addons are always dealing with my action bars, but the second batch of addons all have to deal with the map and navigation. To me, the default map is woefully constricting and lacking in some much needed features like mapnotes. Today let us go through and cover some of the common Map & Navigation addons as well as some possibly not as well known but I highly suggest.

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Addons updated since February 17, 2009

• *Group Calendar
• Altoholic @Curse or @WoWI
• ArkInventory @Curse or @GoggleCode or @WoWI
• *NotesUNeed @Curse or @WoWI
• *Mapster
• *FlagRSP2
• *Ackis Recipe List
• *Magic Runes

*denotes addons I don’t use but keep an eye on

Addons updated since February 10, 2009:

• *FlagRSP2
• *Cartographer
• ZHunterMod
• Postal
• Necrosis LdC
• *Gathermate
• *NotesUNeed @WoWI or @Curse
• *Magic Runes
• *Titan Panel
• IceHUD

* Denotes addons I don’t use but keep an eye on.

Yea, I’m still typing up articles, just been busy offline recently.

Addons updated since Feb 8, 2009:

• Recount
• *Titan Panel
• Macaroon! – Note: Macaroon does have some issues and not many have heard from Maul recently. Backup your WTF directory before installing this or you could lose your entire setup.

* Addons I don’t use but keep an eye on.